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Guide to the cohabitation rights of common law partners

Family law
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Our Family Law solicitors debunk the term ‘common law partner’ and explain the rights of cohabiting unmarried couples.

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Reforming the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol: Why penalties for non-engagement with ADR are so important

Commercial litigation and disputes
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The Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) was initially introduced in July 2001 to provide a framework for parties involved in claims of professional negligence to engage in early discussions before starting formal legal proceedings.

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The impact of sport relocation in family law

Family law
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The impact of a ‘professional sportsperson’ career on families is often overlooked. For instance, when a footballer transfers to a new club, they might need to relocate to another part of the country or even to a different country altogether.

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The winner takes it all in Defamation – Litigation strategy and the art of winning

Civil dispute resolution
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For businesses and high net worth or public individuals bringing or defending defamation litigation it is important to use the various tools available to bring cases to a conclusion as quickly and cheaply as possible.

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A question of interpretation – repair or structural defect?

Property litigation
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This is a closer look at the Court of Appeal decision in Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431.

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Applying to discharge restrictive covenants

Property litigation
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We provide a guide to practical benefits of substantial value or advantage when applying to discharge restrictive covenants

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Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?

Commercial contracts and agreements
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Most businesses are being severely disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Once immediate concerns are resolved, many businesses may find they have more time on their hands to focus inwards on the internal policies and the contractual terms on which they operate.

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Clarke Willmott advises on healthcare deal

Corporate and commercial law
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Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have advised Asker Healthcare Group on its acquisition of Northern-Ireland-headquartered Hospital Services Group Ltd.

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Courts provide some clarity on pay less notices

Construction
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A recent case in the Technology and Construction Court has shed some very welcome light on a fairly obscure part of the Construction Act relating to the correct timing for issuing Pay Less Notices.

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Data protection – are you compliant?

Information technology
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Data protection legislation in the UK was overhauled in 2018, with enhanced obligations being placed on businesses to protect personal data.

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Focus on our Energy, Infrastructure and Natural Resources team

Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources
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Our specialist cross-disciplinary team of solicitors deal with a wide range of projects where there is crossover with various other sectors in which our firm provides advice, including housebuilder, social housing, real estate, retail and leisure, agriculture, private client, banking and finance and public sector.

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